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Senate committee nixes ISAT as graduation requirement
The Legislature’s education committees are beginning the arcane process of reviewing agency rules — which can ultimately carry the force of law.
Cost of career ladder inches upward
It will cost $62 million to cover the third year of the teacher salary plan, an aide to Gov. Butch Otter said Monday. That’s up from the $58 million in Otter’s budget.
Lawmakers line up behind Otter’s revenue numbers
The revenue numbers are the underpinning for Gov. Butch Otter’s 2017-18 budget requests — including a 6.4 percent boost for public schools.
Idaho Falls names contractor for new high school
Idaho Falls-based Bateman-Hall will build the new school, currently projected at $60 million.
Lawmakers prepare to take another look at new science standards
Gov. Butch Otter and the State Board of Education approved new science standards on a temporary basis shortly before the legislative session began.
Prolonged school closures could affect student learning
Teachers are rewriting lesson plans and say they will need to keep close taps on students who harbor the highest risk of falling behind.
Education news from around Idaho
This week’s brief highlights more than $253,000 in PK12 grants awarded to education professionals throughout the state and school district superintendent job openings.
Ybarra pledges to work closely with Legislature
The House Education Committee held its first meeting under new Chairwoman Julie VanOrden on Wednesday.
School leaders evaluate class time following snow closures
Some districts are adding days, others are adding time while others say there is no need to alter the schedule.
Budget committee outlines new hearing format
Nonpartisan budget analysts will play a greater role in JFAC’s daily budget hearings, with an eye toward increasing transparency.